RIP Jimmy Greaves

[Elwood Blues]

The legendary goal scorer has passed away aged 81

[the other bob wilson]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

The legendary goal scorer has passed away aged 81

When you think back, he really should have been in the 1966 World Cup winning team - I wasn’t a great fan of his TV persona, but what a player, he shades out Ian Rush as the best British finisher I’ve seen.

RIP

[NYCBlue]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

An absolutely phenomenal goal-scoring record. RIP Greavsie.

[Tuerto]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

I've only ever seen clips of him playing, but what a world class finisher. So composed. One of those players who seemed to have the ability to slow everything down when he decided to pull the trigger.

[cardiff55]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

As a boy I was a Spurs fan (until I saw the light and started going to Ninian Park!) and he was the finest finisher I ever saw. Watching him was like looking at art. I saw him play live only once, and that was at NP in a testimonial game for John Charles XI v Leeds. Of course he scored. Of all the football and 'celebrity' deaths I have heard about over the years this is the most upsetting for me. RIP the the best of all

[Majorblue]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

Only saw him at the end of his career but he is generally regarded as one of the greats by those that played with/against him.

I always got the impression that he was bitter about Ramsey dropping him in 66 and what his replacement did in the final.

Like TOBW said I was not a fan of the TV persona but his footballing record speaks for itself.

RIP.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5jYTLfukNUg&feature=share

[Cleve van Leef]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

Sold to AC Milan for £99,999 because Chelsea manager didn’t want him to become first £100,000 player in case it went to his head!

[life on mars]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

RIP Old Skool footy legend

[alan_corneli]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

Scored on his debut for so many teams - Chelsea, Spurs, Milan, West Ham, England, England U-23.... probably others as well.

[A Quiet Monkfish]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

The Best.

[NYCBlue]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

Only saw him at the end of his career but he is generally regarded as one of the greats by those that played with/against him.

I always got the impression that he was bitter about Ramsey dropping him in 66 and what his replacement did in the final.

Like TOBW said I was not a fan of the TV persona but his footballing record speaks for itself.

RIP.

You think? Can't really blame him, can you? I'd be disappointed if he wasn't bitter about that.

[Ivortheengine]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

The word legend is sometimes used too much. In this case it’s absolutely true. Players like Jimmy only come along once in a lifetime. I’m just glad it was during my lifetime.

[StraightOuttaCanton]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

Appropriate that Tottenham play Chelsea today

[Hilts]

Re: RIP Jimmy Greaves

Only saw him at the end of his career but he is generally regarded as one of the greats by those that played with/against him.

I always got the impression that he was bitter about Ramsey dropping him in 66 and what his replacement did in the final.

Like TOBW said I was not a fan of the TV persona but his footballing record speaks for itself.

RIP.

I wasnt even born in 66 but didnt he get injured and Hurst replaced him and Ramsey decided to stick with Hurst for the final.

History may have been so different if subs were allowed in 66.